General Education Instructional Assistant - Kindergarten

Cambridge Primary School; Cambridge (MN); On-site; USD 21,000 - 30,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Health insurance

Dental insurance

Optical insurance

Long-term disability coverage

Retirement plan

Sick days

Vacation days

Holidays

Job summary

Cambridge Primary School in Cambridge, Minnesota is seeking a General Education Instructional Assistant for Kindergarten to support students with academics and behavior daily.

The role requires a High School Diploma/GED and a successful background check, with a preference for experience working with children. The position is full-time for a temporary period of 4–6 weeks, offering health, dental, optical, and other benefits.

Qualifications

• High School Diploma/GED required.
• A successful background check is required.
• Prefer experience working with children.
• Exemplifies the five Character Traits: compassion, respect, responsibility, self-discipline, honesty.

Responsibilities

• Work with students throughout the day assisting with behavior and academics.
• Refocus the student in the classroom, de-escalate negative behavior, recognize and acknowledge positive behavior, and work cooperatively with the classroom teacher and Special Education staff.
• Work to increase independence in children.
• Other duties as assigned by the supervising teacher.

Skills

Patience

Flexibility

Love for children

Confidentiality

Teamwork

Self-starter

Takes direction easily

Communication skills

Behavior management

Assist in classroom

Education

High School Diploma/GED

Job description

General Education Instructional Assistant - Kindergarten

Cambridge-Isanti School District 911 Cambridge Primary School - Cambridge, Minnesota Open in Google Maps

Job Details

Job ID: 5931761

Application Deadline: Posted until filled

Posted: Sep 17, 2026 5:00 AM (UTC)

Starting Date: Immediately

Job Description

Qualifications/Experience:
High School Diploma/GED required.
A successful background check is required.

Prefer experience working with children.

Knowledge/Skills/Abilities Needed:
Patience, flexibility, love for children, confidentiality, teamwork, self-starter, takes direction easily, excellent communication skills, behavior management skills, assist in the classroom and in special education classroom.

Exemplifies the following Five Character Traits: compassion, respect, responsibility, self-discipline, and honesty.

Specific Tasks:
Work with students throughout the day assisting with behavior and academics. Refocus the student in the classroom, de-escalate negative behavior, recognize and acknowledge positive behavior, and work cooperatively with the classroom teacher and Special Education staff. Work to increase independence in children. Other duties as assigned by the supervising teacher. See the job description for additional information.

Hours Per Day:
6.5 hours/day; temporary position for approx. 4-6 weeks
As per contract

Benefit-eligible position: health, dental, and optical insurance, supplemental insurance available, long-term disability coverage, district-paid life insurance policy, retirement plan, sick days, vacation days, holidays, and more!

Position Type: Full-Time

Salary: $18.39 Per Hour

Job Categories: Instructional Support > Paraprofessional / IA

Job Requirements

• Citizenship, residency or work visa required

Contact Information

• Eric Bjurman , Principal
• Cambridge Primary School
• Phone: [phone]
• Email: [e-mail]